Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breasts or thighs seared in a skillet with a flavorful blend of Italian seasoning, garlic, and fresh parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners, delivering a rich, buttery, and garlicky taste that pairs well with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Make sure each piece has a good coating of the spices for maximum flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, tilting the pan to let the butter melt and spread evenly across the surface.
- Sear the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet, avoiding overcrowding. This ensures the chicken browns properly instead of steaming.
- Cook the Chicken: Let the chicken cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown. Flip the pieces and cook for another 2 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked through. If needed, cook in batches to maintain the perfect sear.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the minced garlic and fresh parsley to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute, stirring and scraping the bottom to release the flavorful browned bits, until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with garlic butter.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired. Enjoy your quick, savory Garlic Butter Chicken Bites!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more flavorful bites.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet to achieve a nice sear and prevent steaming.
- Fresh garlic is essential for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
